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Flip Flop Spanish: Ages 3-5: Level 1 (Book + CD)x$19.95
  (18 reviews)
Best Price: $29.95 $19.95
Complete with a CD, this is a hands-on book! The Flip Flop Language Series makes it fun and easy for all parents (Spanish-speaking or not) to teach their children Spanish. Why Flip Flop? Every other page is upside-down for a reason! We designed each book to fold back on itself so your student can see and focus on only one page at a time. As you both work through the lessons, your student sees a glimpse of what's to come, so when he FLIPs the book upside-down, your child will proudly review all that he has accomplished, simply by turning the pages, flipping and learning as you work back toward the front of the workbook. Reviewing previous vocabulary and activities is imperative to language acquisition. With more than 14 weeks of activities, puzzles, lesson pages, extra ideas, and a glossary, this workbook only contains the pages that really WORK with children to help them want to learn Spanish and practice it. The flashcards in the back are easy to cut out, and fun to color and use. All families also receive free ideas and online tutoring help through the book's website!
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Customer Reviews
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Finally...a great tool!
By A6RPQ2ZS9Q98D on 2005-08-08
I am a grandmother of seven and have never learned a second language...never saw the need, I guess. However, it has become necessary to change that because my grandchildren are being taught (beginning at age 3!) Spanish. One of my grandsons will describe something to me in Spanish, and I have no idea what he's talking about.
When I received this book I got excited because it's very easy to follow, especially with the CD. The most helpful to me are the pictures because I'm a visual learner! When I can make an association then I don't forget it.
I really hope there will be more books because I would like to learn as my grandchildren learn; it just makes it more fun when I can communicate with them on another level. You can be assured I'll buy any future books.
Great value
By A2N4EKEA0QKNFZ on 2005-08-09
There are 14 lessons with 3-4 days of practice work for each. The CD is a valuable resource for correct pronunciation and the short lessons are doable for the young child and busy mom! Definitely a fun, low-stress introduction to Spanish!
Great Workbook
By A35WAZMPIXKNAL on 2005-08-08
I heard about this book from a relative. I decided my four year granddaughter and I should give it a whirl since she is such a Dora the Explorer Fan. I was a little leery since I know no other languages nor am I a teacher. We have had a great time time learning Spanish together!! The CD is a huge help. The lesson segments are short enough to leave us wanting more and the flip flop concept keeps us from skipping around. I certainly recommend this book.
Excellent for Toddlers
By A1HDYD3TCMIW0V on 2005-10-13
My 3 year old and I have only done one lesson, and he already calls it "his workbook". The lessons are easy, relative, and a great way to remember to practice (even if its just a little bit) everyday! Great for parents and teachers for preschool children.
Learning made fun
By A20R39G2ZCHM7C on 2005-08-09
This book has made learning fun for both my son and myself. We enjoy the CD and the flashcards. The FlipFlop concept is great. The lesson plans are short enough to keep my 3 year old engaged. Our daycare is planning on using this as a learning tool in the 3-5 year old rooms -- I recommend this book.
GREAT Job on creating a tool for non-spanish speaking moms to use in teaching spanish to our kids.
- Helpful
By A2FW0O6KXP47BT on 2005-09-09
My son is 5 years old and found this to be a little slow but he is learning from it. We are continuing to work on it daily and he is improving.
- Wonderful intro. to Spanish
By A38F2HO6Q9HRPO on 2005-08-08
Flip Flop Spanish is a fun activity book that is user friendly for the teacher and the student. The author explains how to teach Spanish right down to the correct pronunciation of words and keeps my four year old wanting more! I got more for my money than I expected a cd, flash cards, and advice from the author! Lastly, this book suggests easy ways to incorporate Spanish outside of the class where it really matters! I do not think there is another Spanish workbook like this; I will definitely be looking for the next levels. Thanks!!!
- Very Dissatisfied
By A2ZATM48HDI2U6 on 2008-06-05
I purchased this workbook/cd to teach my 4-year-old daughter Spanish and was surprised by the poor quality of the book, the lessons and the cd. The book is cheaply made (no color, low-res graphics, thin paper, only 59 pages) and the lessons were not engaging to my child. The accompanying cd only pronounced the vocabulary words (no games, music, themes, etc.) The flash cards at the back should have been perforated and on thicker paper. Also, there are only twelve flash cards which seems like a waste of time. I purchased other beginning Spanish books/cds for children (Speak in a Week, Spanish for Children, I Can Read & Speak in Spanish) and was very pleased with these publications. I paid more for this workbook ($29) because of the rave reviews. I'm not sure why everyone else seems so happy with Flip Flop Spanish but I wanted to share my thoughts. I am returning this to Amazon.
- Excellent beginning Spanish
By A3B4WFZDH6NE8T on 2007-08-17
I have 6 children from the ages of 3-13. All of us, including myself enjoy listening to the cd. She talks to the kids, not down to the kids. It is not dry, just reading the words, but more converstational sounding. I highly recommend the book and cd set. It is worth every penny.
- Great Spanish teaching workbook
By A3XKRN6JLYCN1 on 2005-08-07
AWESOME!!! Before I got this book, I had no idea where to start teaching my child Spanish! This makes learning another language fun!I live in Texas, and it has become almost a necessity to be bilingual. The unique flip-flop format really encourages my child to stay interested by giving tantalizing glimpses of the lessons ahead. Buy this book!
- A fun, practical way to introduce Spanish to your child
By A1FGXZ5KACNCEI on 2008-03-04
I began using this book with my first child when he was 7 and am currently using it with my 3 year old. Senora Gose provides vocabulary that is interesting and practical for a child to learn, for example, colors, animals, clothing, weather. There are 14 lessons in all, each designed to take approximately one week in time, allowing time for fun and practice to find their way into each lesson. As a parent, I really appreciate the pronunciation guide for each word introduced -- a great way to remind me of the proper pronunciation before I teach it to my child. If there's any doubt, the included CD offers help as well.
- Poorly Made and Overly Priced
By A1SJDVJ9SW9FBL on 2008-10-06
The quality of this book and cd are sub par. There are much much better products out there that are made by professional publishing companies and at a lower price. Some of these have also been shipped without the CD.
Most of the reviews here, I believe, are friends of the author. You will notice similarities between their locations and their reviews of other products by the author.
Do yourself a favor and "steer" clear of this one.
- Spanish Fun
By A2X4A9M6Q2UIBP on 2007-11-17
I bought one for me and one for my grandkids (age 6 and 11). Takes more time than I have, but I'm planning on using it w/grandkids on the plane to Mexico and we should have some fun together.
- Easy to learn and easy to teach!
By A38F2HO6Q9HRPO on 2008-02-12
Flip Flop Spanish is a fun activity book that is user friendly for the teacher and the student. The author explains how to teach Spanish right down to the correct pronunciation of words and keeps my four year old wanting more! I got more for my money than I expected a cd, flash cards, and advice from the author! Lastly, this book suggests easy ways to incorporate Spanish outside of the class where it really matters! I do not think there is another Spanish workbook like this; I will definitely be looking for the next levels. Thanks!!!
- Fun introduction to Spanish
By A35L6ZVDHZCV9F on 2008-06-15
Here's a Spanish introduction program for your younger children that is both fun and interactive, and perfect for the parent who has no background in Spanish or foreign language instruction. This spiral bound workbook is designed with every other page inverted, allowing the child to fold the page over to concentrate on one page at a time. Once the first 7 lessons are completed, the book is then flipped over to continue on with the second half. New items are introduced and reviewed on the flip journey. The content covers basic Spanish words and phrases, with the goal for the child to have a working knowledge of Spanish in about 3 months. Some of the lessons require some simple writing, so unless your child is advanced in this skill, you'll need to write out their answers. The workbook comes with a companion CD, a huge bonus that will help with listening and speaking practice.
There are also supplemental flash cards and a really cool Spanish activity calendar. The calendar offers 12 months of learning a Spanish word a day and includes a 240+ word glossary. Kids can color the calendar, and complete various activities. The calendar is appropriate for all ages and can be used as a supplement or can stand alone as an introductory Spanish program.
It's interesting to note the author is a homeschooling mom who is also a bilingual Spanish teacher. If you're looking for an engaging, easy introduction to Spanish, check out Flip-Flop Spanish, The author has definitely gone out of her way to make learning a second language cheery and non-threatening, I can't imagine a child not finding this approach enjoyable, which is the way learning should be.
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